Senator Kisang condemns legal action over NIF Fund
By Elias Kiplimo, December 26, 2025The Senator for Elgeyo Marakwet County, William Kisang, has sharply criticised individuals who moved to court in Nakuru to stop a special government plan aimed at upgrading road infrastructure through the establishment of the Infrastructure Fund.
Senator Kisang noted that these individuals do not have the government’s best interests at heart, considering that the plan was designed specifically to improve road construction across all parts of the country.
Speaking to People Daily Digital, Senator Kisang expressed his shock at the move to seek a court injunction by two Nakuru residents against the fund. He emphasised that the fund is vital in helping to enhance the nation’s road network.
This development comes just days after President Dr. William Ruto and the Cabinet approved the plan as a formal policy to enable the government to secure funds for ongoing road development.
“The Infrastructure Fund enables the government to access resources to support infrastructure projects that regular taxes cannot cover,” Kisang stated.
The senator further pointed out that the government has successfully implemented projects such as affordable housing through the introduction of the Housing Levy (Affordable Housing Levy), which continues to help citizens access quality and affordable shelter.
Kisang emphasized that the Infrastructure Fund is crucial, particularly in improving road systems while eliminating traffic congestion and reducing road accidents—which are major challenges during holiday seasons when many people travel to join their families in rural areas. He noted that travelers often spend over nine hours on the road due to heavy traffic.
Access to good roads
“Last year, I left Nairobi on the 22nd and it took me four hours just to get to Kijabe. I decided to turn back, and the return trip to Nairobi took another five hours,” the Senator recalled.
He praised the fund, saying it would uplift the national economy, noting that if the government relies solely on taxes for road construction, many regions will struggle to get good roads.
At the same time, Senator Kisang called upon the Judiciary not to allow itself to be used by people without good intentions to halt various government projects meant to benefit the public.
“We urge the courts: when the Executive comes up with a good vision, they should not be used by people with ill motives,” he pleaded.
He added that if there is an issue the court feels has not been handled correctly, they should communicate as the third arm of the government to prevent the stalling of public projects.
“They should be reasonable and listen to the public. They should not stop a ‘public good’ before considering how these government projects benefit the citizens,” Kisang concluded.